Orchid and Flame


  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

  • Photo by Carlos Ayento; taken at Brighton Park Iris

ORIGINATOR: Tom Craig

INTRODUCED: 1954

CLASS: Tall Bearded

HEIGHT: 45"

BLOOM SEASON: Very Early

DESCRIPTION: Hyacinth self, flame beard.

PARENTAGE: (Hall 44-05 x (Mount Washington x Flora Zenor)) x (Mount Washington x Fantasy)

AWARDS: None

PBF: Unknown

INTERESTING INFO:
From the 1955 Tom Craig Iris Catalog: This orchid iris with the bright flame beard is unusually floriferous and full of increase. Not satisfied with its towering early splash of color, it flowers profusely again in the late fall and winter. A striking garden mass.